1. Have a scheduled time for homework – This has got to be a time that fits into your familyroutine and the same time every day. It also should be a time when you are available to help and encourage.
  2. Provide your child with a designated homework/study area which is far from distractions, well lit, has a proper desk or table and is equipped with all the materials they need to do their homework and studying.
  3. Encourage reading – Young children who read with their parents achieve higher results at school. Listen to them read every day. Encourage elder children to read in bed every night to wind down. Be a good role model and let your children see you read.
  4. If you are unable to help your children with a particular subject and they are struggling, hire a tutor or use an online tutoring service to give them algebra homework help or biology homework help.
  5. Cut down on TV – Research has shown that children who watch 10 hours or more per week do not perform as well.
  6. Teach good study skills – Find out what kind of learner they are so that you can help them study in the best way for them. Some children learn by making notes, others by using diagrams, etc.
  7. Communicate with the school – Be informed about your children’s education and progress at school.
  8. Expect great things – Do not put pressure on your children but have high expectations for them and encourage them to achieve. Believe in them.
  9. Teach them to question as they study to really take in what they are reading. Help them to look for the main points in what they are reading.
  10. Reward your children for their progress and achievements. Praise is the best reward but you could give material rewards for test results